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| Falstaff embellishing the tale of how he was robbed at Gadshill (from Henry IV, Part 1) Painting by George Clint |
Today we will unravel some of the aspects of Shakespeare's Early Modern English that make it a bit strange for modern listeners: syntax, archaic pronouns, puns, and vocabulary, including some of his richly inventive insults.
All activities for today can be found on pages 13-18 of the class packet. For the original trading of insults between Prince Henry and Falstaff in Henry IV, Part I, see HERE.
Due Wednesday, March 15
Form for Shakespeare's Language
